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March 24, 2026
诺(諾)nuò(nuo4)
The character 诺 (nuò) primarily means 'promise' or 'to consent.' It is often used in contexts where someone is agreeing to a request or committing to an action. This word can convey a sense of formality and sincerity, especially in literary or traditional contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a promise or giving one's word is often seen as an essential aspect of personal honor and integrity. The importance of keeping promises is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize reliability and trustworthiness in relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a knight (the radical 口, meaning 'mouth') giving a solemn vow (诺) to uphold his promise. The 'N' in 'nuò' sounds like 'knight,' and the character's shape suggests a mouth speaking a promise. Visualize the knight holding a sword, ready to defend his word.
Meanings of 诺
nuò(nuo4)
1promise
2consent
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About 诺
诺Simplified
諾Traditional
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其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 诺
Quick Contrast
诺 (nuò) vs 允 (yǔn) — use 诺 when emphasizing a promise or commitment, while 允 is more about granting permission or approval.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a knight (the radical 口, meaning 'mouth') giving a solemn vow (诺) to uphold his promise. The 'N' in 'nuò' sounds like 'knight,' and the character's shape suggests a mouth speaking a promise. Visualize the knight holding a sword, ready to defend his word.
Usage Notes
Students often confuse 诺 with similar-sounding words. Remember that 诺 is used mainly in formal contexts or written language, while more casual terms for 'yes' or 'I agree' may be used in everyday conversation. It often collocates with words like '承诺' (chéngnuò) meaning 'to make a promise.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 诺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other verbs of agreement or affirmation at HSK Level 4 and above, such as '同意' (tóngyì). Focus on recognizing it in reading materials, especially in formal or literary contexts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a promise or giving one's word is often seen as an essential aspect of personal honor and integrity. The importance of keeping promises is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize reliability and trustworthiness in relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mix up 诺 with the more casual agreement words, leading to incorrect usage in informal settings. For instance, saying '我诺' (wǒ nuò) in a casual setting sounds overly formal; instead, use '我同意' (wǒ tóngyì) for 'I agree.'
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Grammar Patterns of 诺
诺 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我和____特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。
Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
Example Sentences for 诺 (10)
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我和诺特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。
wǒ hé nuò tè màn tǎo lùn le zhè gè xiǎng fǎ de kě háng xìng。
Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
The centre of attraction was Pierre Auguste Renoir's oil painting.
6
诺克斯擅自作主，选了葡萄酒。
nuò kè sī shàn zì zuò zhǔ， ， xuǎn le pú táo。
Knox had taken it on himself to choose the wine.
7
诺曼征服之后，这片森林成为了皇家狩猎区。
nuò màn zhēng fú zhī hòu， ， zhè piàn sēn lín chéng wéi le huáng jiā shòu liè。
After the Norman Conquest the forest became a royal hunting preserve.
8
斯特凡诺骑一辆摩托车放羊。
sī tè fán nuò qí yī liàng mó tuō chē fàng yáng。
Stefano used a motor cycle to herd the sheep.
9
起了疑心的爱好者揭发了这一勾当，警察在诺丁汉逮捕了一名男子。
qǐ le yí xīn de ài hǎo zhě jiē fā le zhè yī gōu dāng， ， jǐng chá zài nuò dīng hàn dài bǔ le yī míng nán。
Suspicious fans exposed the racket and police arrested a man in Nottingham.
10
她因在百老汇出演了一部诺埃尔·科沃德的戏一炮而红。
tā yīn zài bǎi lǎo huì chū yǎn le yī bù nuò āi ěr· · kē wò dé de xì yī páo ér。
She shot to stardom on Broadway in a Noel Coward play.
Cultural Notes for 诺
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, making a promise or giving one's word is often seen as an essential aspect of personal honor and integrity. The importance of keeping promises is deeply rooted in Confucian values, which emphasize reliability and trustworthiness in relationships.
Word Family of 诺
Words Containing This Character19
承诺chéngnuòto promise承諾
诺nuòto consent諾
诺言nuòyánpromise諾言
诺基亚Nokia (company name)諾基亞
许诺promise許諾
诺亚Noah諾亞
诺贝尔Nobel (Prize)諾貝爾
雷诺Reynolds (name)雷諾
诺贝尔奖Nobel Prize諾貝爾獎
斯诺Snow (name)斯諾
斯诺克snooker (loanword)斯諾克
朱诺Juneau, capital of Alaska朱諾
布宜诺斯艾利斯Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina布宜諾斯艾利斯
多米诺domino (loanword)多米諾
卡萨诺瓦Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798), Italian adventurer known for womanizing卡薩諾瓦
阿诺Arnold (name)阿諾
允诺to promise允諾
诺曼底Normandy, France諾曼底
汉诺威Hanover漢諾威
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 诺
You can use 诺 in sentences like '我诺言会做到' (wǒ nuòyán huì zuò dào), meaning 'I promise I will do it.'
No, 诺 is more often found in formal writing or speeches. In casual conversation, you might use '好' (hǎo) or '行' (xíng) instead.
Synonyms include '同意' (tóngyì) for agreement and '承诺' (chéngnuò) for making a promise.
